North Face (2008)
Kernel Score: 79% · 303 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Action, History, Thriller
Released: 2008-10-23
Runtime: 126 minutes
Where to watch North Face
- Stream: Fubo, Brew
- Free with ads: JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Hoopla, Darkroom, YOW.tv
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
North Face tells the story of two German climbers Toni Kurz and Andreas Hinterstoisser and their attempt to scale the deadly North Face of the Eiger.
North Face parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that North Face is an unrated historical thriller about two German climbers' deadly real-life attempt to scale the Eiger's North Face.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts dangerous mountain climbing with life-threatening peril and human-vs-nature stakes based on a true fatal event.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Philipp Stölzl
Cast
- Benno Fürmann as Toni Kurz
- Florian Lukas as Andreas Hinterstoisser
- Johanna Wokalek as Luise Fellner
- Georg Friedrich as Edi Rainer
- Simon Schwarz as Willy Angerer
- Ulrich Tukur as Henry Arau
- Erwin Steinhauer as Emil Landauer
- Branko Samarovski as Albert von Allmen
- Petra Morzé as Elisabeth Landauer
- Hanspeter Müller as Schlunegger
North Face FAQ
Is North Face good?
North Face has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 303 audience ratings.
Where can I watch North Face?
In the US you can stream North Face on Fubo and Brew, watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Hoopla, Darkroom and YOW.tv and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is North Face OK for kids?
North Face is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that North Face is an unrated historical thriller about two German climbers' deadly real-life attempt to scale the Eiger's North Face.
What movies are like North Face?
If you liked North Face, try Heidi, Meru, September 5 and Touching the Void.